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Open Day

Posted by on 17 June 2011 | 0 Comments

Today it was meant to be raining, but the sun is beginning to peep from behind the clouds. Normally this would make me happy but it does not. I would rather it rained heavily this afternoon not tomorrow!

Tomorrow is our annual Open Day and I hope as many families will come together to see much of the excellent work that the children have been achieving this year. It is a time to celebrate and acknowledge all of their efforts and to show off the school and your child to relatives and friends whom you bring along.

Traditionally this has always been a 'School day' and it is an expectation that ALL children from Reception to F6 attend. (However, there are always some genuine clashes that we understand when approached.) It is a lovely day where each child will have some work displayed either around the classrooms or on desks and an opportunity to browse. There will be demonstrations including swimming, karate and tap dance, chess challenges, art competitions and other activities including the well loved 'Family Challenge'. Proceedings will begin with the Lower School singing concert followed by a presentation to this year's charity 'Over the Wall' of monies raised by the children. You will be staggered by their success this year! Strawberries and cream will be served shortly afterwards and accompanied by the school swing band. Further musical entertainment shall continue during the day. Later in the afternoon the ESA have set up many activities for the children to let off some steam, including bouncy slides, games and of course food and drink.

Over the last few years we have had themed days and encouraged children to dress up accordingly. This year we are reverting to our more traditional approach and have directed that ll pupils will wear their school uniform. There will be no changing facilities at school and no opportunity for the children to swap clothes for the fun afternoon. Clothes lost everywhere wouldn't be a pretty sight and could be costly. However, if blazers need to be shed, then children can use their pegs as usual, and ties may be rolled up and put in pockets later.

If the weather is against us and the rains fall heavily we will have to compromise. Lower School singing will be in the gym which will not accommodate everyone. Therefore, it is probably fair if we restrict the audience to Lower School parents and allow everyone else to continue looking around the school. It will not be ideal, but the best of a bad situation. Perhaps we should all pray for fine weather and not sing in the shower when we get up in the morning. I'm sure we will all have a wonderful day. - RY

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